This blog concerns non-traditional methods of healing.
Such methods include the intuitive wisdom of the ancients with, emphasis on psychological and spiritual approaches. Along with items of general interest, discussions among university students,will be guided by Kaplan University professor, Dr. Stewart.
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1.Comparing and contrasting the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise, they are both similar in that both philosophies share the concept of disconnecting from the outside/ external world and re-focusing on the inner, (and the "innermost")realm of consciousness. Both exercises emphasize calm and stillness. On the other hand, the "Loving Kindness" approach is different because it has more emphasis on love, sensitivity towards the suffering of people around the globe and extending forgiveness and kindness towards everyone (Dacher, 2006, ch.6)
The subtle mind is described by two aspects: (1) still and clear mind and (2) the moving-continuously changing mind. (Dacher, 2006)The subtle mind experience was easier to practice because, unlike the loving-kindness exercise, it did not require bringing back to mind images of enemies and people who needed to be forgiven and loved, despite their intentional attempts to cause harm. I do not mind the challenge of forgiving and loving others. It's just that the subtle mind exercise seems to be a more direct and un-cluttered way of practicing contemplation. 2. Spiritual wellness is connected to mental and physical wellness in that the mind, body and spirit are inseparable. (Dacher, 2006, pp.82) The mind has a tremendous effect on the physical body, as pointed out by Dacher in his discussion about how pain which is produced physically is automatically registered in the brain, where it is finally interpreted as pain. (Dacher, 2006) However, if the brain is under the effects of anesthesia, even asleep, as with dental procedures, pain is not experienced because it is not registered/ interpreted as such within the mind. Likewise, the subtle mind, operating on a higher level of phychospirituality, called unity-consciousness, can transform ordinary health into integral health. (Dacher, 2006, pp.71) This connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is another example of how the mind, body and spirit functioning in harmony as a single/ whole entity. In my own life, the same connection between mind- body-spirit is important because the combination and unity of all three operating as one gives me a sense of added power. This same power helps me maintain happiness, and a stress free mind, with less chance of acquiring stress related illnesses or diseases, such as hypertension, anxiety, migraine headaches, circulatory abnormalities and gastrointestinal disorders. (Dacher, 2006, pp.83)
1.Comparing and contrasting the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise, they are both similar in that both philosophies share the concept of disconnecting from the outside/ external world and re-focusing on the inner, (and the "innermost")realm of consciousness. Both exercises emphasize calm and stillness. On the other hand, the "Loving Kindness" approach is different because it has more emphasis on love, sensitivity towards the suffering of people around the globe and extending forgiveness and kindness towards everyone (Dacher, 2006, ch.6)
The subtle mind is described by two aspects: (1) still and clear mind and (2) the moving-continuously changing mind. (Dacher, 2006)The subtle mind experience was easier to practice because, unlike the loving-kindness exercise, it did not require bringing back to mind images of enemies and people who needed to be forgiven and loved, despite their intentional attempts to cause harm. I do not mind the challenge of forgiving and loving others. It's just that the subtle mind exercise seems to be a more direct and un-cluttered way of practicing contemplation. 2. Spiritual wellness is connected to mental and physical wellness in that the mind, body and spirit are inseparable. (Dacher, 2006, pp.82) The mind has a tremendous effect on the physical body, as pointed out by Dacher in his discussion about how pain which is produced physically is automatically registered in the brain, where it is finally interpreted as pain. (Dacher, 2006) However, if the brain is under the effects of anesthesia, even asleep, as with dental procedures, pain is not experienced because it is not registered/ interpreted as such within the mind. Likewise, the subtle mind, operating on a higher level of phychospirituality, called unity-consciousness, can transform ordinary health into integral health. (Dacher, 2006, pp.71) This connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is another example of how the mind, body and spirit functioning in harmony as a single/ whole entity. In my own life, the same connection between mind- body-spirit is important because the combination and unity of all three operating as one gives me a sense of added power. This same power helps me maintain happiness, and a stress free mind, with less chance of acquiring stress related illnesses or diseases, such as hypertension, anxiety, migraine headaches, circulatory abnormalities and gastrointestinal disorders. (Dacher, 2006, pp.83)
Unit 5 - Mind,Body & Spirit Consciousness
ReplyDelete1.Comparing and contrasting the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise, they are both similar in that both philosophies share the concept of disconnecting from the outside/ external world and re-focusing on the inner, (and the "innermost")realm of consciousness.
Both exercises emphasize calm and stillness.
On the other hand, the "Loving Kindness" approach is different because it has more emphasis on love, sensitivity towards the suffering of people around the globe and extending forgiveness and kindness towards everyone (Dacher, 2006, ch.6)
The subtle mind is described by two aspects: (1) still and clear mind and (2) the moving-continuously changing mind. (Dacher, 2006)The subtle mind experience was easier to practice because, unlike the loving-kindness exercise, it did not require bringing back to mind images of enemies and people who needed to be forgiven and loved, despite their intentional attempts to cause harm. I do not mind the challenge of forgiving and loving others. It's just that the subtle mind exercise seems to be a more direct and un-cluttered way of practicing contemplation.
2. Spiritual wellness is connected to mental and physical wellness in that the mind, body and spirit are inseparable. (Dacher, 2006, pp.82) The mind has a tremendous effect on the physical body, as pointed out by Dacher in his discussion about how pain which is produced physically is automatically registered in the brain, where it is finally interpreted as pain.
(Dacher, 2006) However, if the brain is under the effects of anesthesia, even asleep, as with dental procedures, pain is not experienced because it is not registered/ interpreted as such within the mind. Likewise, the subtle mind, operating on a higher level of phychospirituality, called unity-consciousness, can transform ordinary health into integral health. (Dacher, 2006, pp.71) This connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is another example of how the mind, body and spirit functioning in harmony as a single/ whole entity.
In my own life, the same connection between mind- body-spirit is important because the combination and unity of all three operating as one gives me a sense of added power. This same power helps me maintain happiness, and a stress free mind, with less chance of acquiring stress related illnesses or diseases, such as hypertension, anxiety, migraine headaches, circulatory abnormalities and gastrointestinal disorders. (Dacher, 2006, pp.83)
Unit 5 - Mind-Body-Spirit Consciousness
ReplyDelete1.Comparing and contrasting the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise, they are both similar in that both philosophies share the concept of disconnecting from the outside/ external world and re-focusing on the inner, (and the "innermost")realm of consciousness.
Both exercises emphasize calm and stillness.
On the other hand, the "Loving Kindness" approach is different because it has more emphasis on love, sensitivity towards the suffering of people around the globe and extending forgiveness and kindness towards everyone (Dacher, 2006, ch.6)
The subtle mind is described by two aspects: (1) still and clear mind and (2) the moving-continuously changing mind. (Dacher, 2006)The subtle mind experience was easier to practice because, unlike the loving-kindness exercise, it did not require bringing back to mind images of enemies and people who needed to be forgiven and loved, despite their intentional attempts to cause harm. I do not mind the challenge of forgiving and loving others. It's just that the subtle mind exercise seems to be a more direct and un-cluttered way of practicing contemplation.
2. Spiritual wellness is connected to mental and physical wellness in that the mind, body and spirit are inseparable. (Dacher, 2006, pp.82) The mind has a tremendous effect on the physical body, as pointed out by Dacher in his discussion about how pain which is produced physically is automatically registered in the brain, where it is finally interpreted as pain.
(Dacher, 2006) However, if the brain is under the effects of anesthesia, even asleep, as with dental procedures, pain is not experienced because it is not registered/ interpreted as such within the mind. Likewise, the subtle mind, operating on a higher level of phychospirituality, called unity-consciousness, can transform ordinary health into integral health. (Dacher, 2006, pp.71) This connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is another example of how the mind, body and spirit functioning in harmony as a single/ whole entity.
In my own life, the same connection between mind- body-spirit is important because the combination and unity of all three operating as one gives me a sense of added power. This same power helps me maintain happiness, and a stress free mind, with less chance of acquiring stress related illnesses or diseases, such as hypertension, anxiety, migraine headaches, circulatory abnormalities and gastrointestinal disorders. (Dacher, 2006, pp.83)